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Nutrition for Babies

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Milk for Babies and Toddlers: A Dietitian’s Helpful Guide

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Nutrition for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Protein for kids: How much do kids need and what are the best sources?

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Iron is one of those nutrients that we really have

Iron is one of those nutrients that we really have to pay attention to with our kiddos, right from 6 months of age. 👶 This is when our baby's natural iron stores start to deplete and when food sources of iron become really really important. ⁠⁠
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Iron continues to be important throughout childhood, for many reasons. It's essential for growth and development and carries oxygen to the body's tissues, keeping cells healthy and functioning optimally. It also helps the brain and nerves develop properly, which is super important for our little ones! If iron stores dip too low, it could lead to iron-deficiency anemia, a condition where the blood lacks healthy red blood cells (the ones that carry oxygen throughout the body). Symptoms tend to develop slowly... they might include things like dizziness, low energy, paleness headaches, slowed growth fussiness/irritability and lack of concentration/focus. ⁠⁠
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For those kiddos who struggle with iron deficiency (perhaps they're going through a doozy picky eating phase, follow a vegan diet or have an underlying health condition), a supplement might be the way to go. First, talk to your HCP about your concerns, and then seriously consider (and suggest) Feramax powder as your first supplement choice. You can now find it on amazon.ca! Link in bio!⁠ ⁠
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As a Dietitian Mom, I love that Feramax Powder:⁠⁠
🌱 can be taken with or without food⁠⁠
🌱 is a high quality, well-absorbed elemental source of iron⁠⁠
🌱 does not stain teeth⁠⁠
🌱 easily dissolves in water (or any other beverage)⁠⁠
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Questions about iron and kids? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Leave them below! ⁠⁠
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#ironforkids #healthyeating #pickyeaters #raisinghealthyeaters #feedingkids #dietitiansofinstagram #childnutrition #kidapproved #albertadietitian #yycparents #yycmoms⁠⁠
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We are ALL about snack boards these days because y

We are ALL about snack boards these days because you really can’t go wrong! They’re easy, fun, colourful, and nutritious. What parent doesn’t love just throwing a bunch of snack items onto a board or into muffin tins and calling it a meal?! 🙌⁠⁠
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You can really make snack plates/boards on and in everything - plates, cutting boards, platters, muffin tins, egg cartons… you name it. I always try to include fruits, veggies, protein-rich foods, healthy fats and whole grains. Some of our fave snack board items are: Berries, cheese, trailmix, whole grain crackers, cut up veggies and dip, roasted chickpeas or lentils, nuts and seeds, homemade cookies, mini muffins and or energy balls and sliced @madewithlocal Real food Bars (which brings me to some exciting news!) 🎉⁠⁠
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Our friends at @madewithlocal are launching their new Peanut Butter Brownie bar NATIONALLY with @realcanadiansuperstore at the end of June (until then, order online at madewithlocal.com and use the code Sarah20 to receive 20% off your order!). This is our favourite new bar (featured in our muffin tin snack board). As a dietitian I love that they’re packed full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, and as a mom I love that my kids devour them. Win win! 👍⁠⁠
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Have you made snack board meals for your kids? If not, do you think you will now?! ☺️⁠⁠
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#ad #sponsored #snackboards #snackboardsuppers #kidslunchideas #summersnacks #healthysuppers #familynutrition #healthyeating #albertadietitian #pickyeaters #yycmoms

ADHD and Nutrition, with Angela Dodge, RD and Noel

ADHD and Nutrition, with Angela Dodge, RD and Noelle Martin, RD. This was SUCH an amazing convo with my fellow dietitian friends from @nourished.beginnings.kids all about nutrition and ADHD 🙌

We learn about timing of meals, how the gut microbiome is affected by ADHD (and what to do), nutrients of concerns and practical tips to help parents ✨
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If there's any sort of mixed meal offered at my ho

If there's any sort of mixed meal offered at my house, my kiddos usually turn their noses up to it. Your too?! 🙋🏻⁠
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It sucks to have that reaction after you've spent time making a meal so I feel you with the frustration! 😩 ⁠
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It's ok to take a break from those types of meals and focus on meals that you know the kiddos will accept - we have to pick our battles! BUT I would definitely offer new or previously rejected “mixed meals” once in a while so that they're exposed to them. And alongside those meals, offer another 3-4 other foods (at least one food that each child will accept) and reassure your kids that they DO NOT have to eat anything that they don't want to, but THIS is dinner. Kitchen is closed afterwards. ⁠
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Mixed meals can be tricky because many kids like to know exactly what they’re eating. It’s tough to see every little bit of food in a casserole or soup, right? What’s that weird green thing? And that spec of red?! Some kids don’t like foods touching too, so this could trigger some disappointment. ⁠
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Validate your child’s concern, hold your boundaries, be courteous without catering and know that you’ve done your job as the feeder. It’s not up to you to “get your child to eat”. It’s just to expose them to it in a positive non-pressure way. 🙂⁠
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Know that even if your kids are upset or disappointed in the meal choice, that's ok. You can reply with something like "I see that you're upset about the meal choice tonight. It's hard when you don't get exactly what you want. But our bodies need a whole bunch of different foods, so it's mom and dad's job to make sure that we serve lots of different foods. It's your job to decide whether you eat it or not! We DO need to come to the table for family time and rude comments are not allowed."⁠
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#familynutritionist #healthyeating #pickyeaters #raisinghealthyeaters #feedingkids #childnutrition #kidapproved #albertadietitian #ontariodietitian #yycparents #yycmoms⁠

Father’s Day is right around the corner and in m

Father’s Day is right around the corner and in my mind, it’s really a no-brainer to have a bbq outside to celebrate! There are a few dads in my life who would agree that bbq’ing with family and friends is the best way to enjoy Fathers Day (crossing fingers for nice weather!!). 🤞⁠⁠
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Mushrooms are a star ingredient because the not only add to the flavour and texture of the burgers, but also make them super moist! And because turkey and chicken meat are leaner and don’t have as much fat, the moisture helps. My kids are NOT fans of mushrooms, but they all love these burgers – go figure!⁠⁠ 🤷🏻‍♀️

Turkey burgers are nutritious – full of protein, iron, zinc, Vitamin B12 and more. It’s also lower in saturated fat and sodium compared to most red meats, but still offers a lot of delicious flavour. We usually pair these burgers with Caesar salad or raw veggies and dip. 🍔⁠⁠
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Mushroom Turkey Burgers⁠ (link in bio)⁠⁠
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· 0.5 kg (~500 g) lean ground turkey⁠⁠
· 3-4 large mushrooms, chopped finely ⁠⁠
· 1 clove garlic, minced⁠⁠
· 1 tbsp steak or poultry Spice⁠⁠
· 1 ½ tbsp worcestershire sauce⁠⁠
· 2 green onions, chopped⁠⁠
· 2 tbsp olive oil⁠⁠
· 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs or ground oats⁠⁠
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Directions:⁠⁠
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1. Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, and saute mushrooms and green onions over medium heat. Once mushrooms are tender, add in minced garlic and saute for a minute or so. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.⁠⁠
2. Combine raw ground turkey meat, sauteed mixture, and all other ingredients in a large bowl with your clean hands. Form meat mixture into burgers and place on a clean platter.⁠⁠
3. Place burgers on a heated grill (you could grease with a high smoke-point oil first) and sear the first side for 2-3 minutes. Flip the burgers when small beads of red fluid appear on the surface, and sear the other side. Finish cooking on the 2nd side until meat is no longer pink inside (don't overcook though).⁠⁠
4. Take burgers off the grill and cover with tinfoil for a few minutes before serving.⁠⁠
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Enjoy!⁠⁠
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I reached 9k followers today!! 🎉👏❤️ Bei

I reached 9k followers today!! 🎉👏❤️

Being as passionate as I am about my career, I feel pretty darn lucky to have such an engaged, loyal and supportive following. I think I can safely say too that the content that I post truly makes a difference in peoples lives which makes me incredibly happy (and makes the time and effort put into this platform worthwhile) 🥰

I have to tell you… being an solopreneur can be tough. There are ups and downs, wins and losses, a whole lot of risk, self-doubt, fear, stress, long hours etc. Sometimes I feel like I’m spinning my wheels and wonder what the heck I’m doing 🤯

But then something or someone reminds me that I’m exactly where I need to be, and to keep on keeping on—to continue looking up and following my dream ✨

So, thank you - all 9000 of you - for being here, liking, commenting, sharing and believing in me and the work that I do. I’m beyond grateful 🙌
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